Quakey Mountain Ranch

The Quakey Mountain Ranch encompasses approximately 1,768 contiguous deeded acres located in an alpine sagebrush steppe setting in central Colorado, located just 26 miles east of Gunnison. This is a raw land offering with diverse features and multiple opportunities. The ranch supports traditional ranching operations to summer cow-calf pairs or yearlings. The elk and deer hunting is fantastic and the land qualifies for Landowner preference points for mule deer and elk are sold over the counter. The Quakey Mountain Ranch is exceptionally versatile, featuring landscapes that range from alpine forests and high mountain grass range meadows to sagebrush steppes and highly productive mountain meadow hay land. There are adjudicated water rights coursing down Hot Springs Creek which irrigate the high alpine meadows to support grazing and wildlife. The ranch is a highly desirable development opportunity to parcels varying in size down to thirty-five acres with amazing home sites surrounding the mountain meadow, all with amazing views. Power is nearby and there are existing roads throughout the property, all of which provide access to the Gunnison National Forest. Opportunities for conservation easements provide potential cash benefits, and the property’s development potential includes options ranging from co-ownership or membership in a community amenity ranch, or a more traditional real estate development. The nearby Wanita Hot Springs provides further guest ranch services, including geothermal hot springs, horseback riding, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling. Ranches of this caliber are increasingly rare, making Quakey Mountain Ranch an exceptional buy-and-hold investment or development opportunity. Monarch Ski Area is minutes away from the ranch for winter activities which include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, The ranch is an ATV/Four-wheeling enthusiasts dream because of the immediate access to a matrix of trails connecting to virtually everywhere.